Limerence is an intense emotional state that stems from an overwhelming romantic obsession with another person. The person receiving the attention is often referred to as the “limerent object” (LO).

Layers of education, professional training, and social convention run through the therapist-client bond, but it’s still ultimately a human relationship. It’s impossible for either person to fully ...

What is a covert narcissist? People with covert narcissism have the same self-important and attention-seeking instincts as other narcissists. However, covert narcissists express these narcissistic ...

Have you ever wondered why someone stays in a relationship that’s clearly harmful? Or perhaps you’ve found yourself unable to leave a toxic situation despite knowing it’s not good for you. The answer ...

Dameon Clay, L.M.H.C., L.C.M.H.C., L.P.C.C., L.P.C.

Do you find yourself saying yes to every request, even when you’re already overwhelmed? Do you avoid expressing your true feelings to keep others happy? If this sounds familiar, you might be a people ...

Alicia Muñoz, LPC, is a certified couples therapist and the author of four books, including “Stop Overthinking Your Relationship: Break the Cycle of Anxious Rumination to Nourish Love, Trust, and ...

Motivational interviewing (MI) helps people change their behavior by guiding them through conversations about the mixed feelings they may have about making changes. 1 It centers on helping clients ...

The term “ketamine therapy” is generally used to describe two different forms of treatment: ketamine infusion therapy and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. KAP is an emerging therapy, and further ...

Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP), or equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP), is a type of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) that involves working with a therapist while interacting and bonding with ...

When anxiety hits, your mind can feel like it’s racing out of control. Your thoughts spiral, your heart pounds, your nervous system goes into high alert, and you feel disconnected from the present ...

When someone you care about is hurting, it’s natural to want to respond in a way that helps. Maybe you express sympathy for their situation, try to empathize with their pain, or show compassion ...